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What are you into?

The best badge to work on next is usually the one you'd do even if it didn't count. Pick something you love and see where it leads, in every program.

  • Animals, Pets, wildlife, birds, bugs, and farm animals
  • Adventure outdoors, Camping, hiking, climbing, and finding your way
  • On the water, Swimming, paddling, sailing, and diving
  • Building and fixing, Woodwork, tools, trades, and making things work
  • Science and nature, Space, weather, rocks, chemistry, and the living world
  • Tech and coding, Programming, robots, AI, games, and cybersecurity
  • Art and making, Drawing, painting, sculpture, crafts, and design
  • Music, film, and media, Music, theater, movies, photos, writing, and animation
  • Helping people, Service, emergencies, safety, and your community
  • Health and medicine, First aid, fitness, the human body, and caring for others
  • Money and business, Budgets, businesses, selling, and saving
  • Sports and fitness, Games, training, shooting sports, and staying active
  • History and government, The past, cultures, law, and how communities decide
  • Leading and speaking up, Leading a team, public speaking, and planning big things
  • Food and cooking, Cooking at home and at camp, gardening, and fishing
  • Things that go, Cars, planes, trains, bikes, and boats

Requirements change from time to time. Check the current official requirements with your leader or counselor before you start.

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